[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 166 (Monday, August 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51819-51822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21007]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2012-N215: FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species
Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal
authorization is acquired that allows such activities.
DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before
September 26, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA
22203; fax (703) 358-2280; or email DMAFR@fws.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104
(telephone); (703) 358-2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
A. How do I request copies of applications or comment on submitted
applications?
Send your request for copies of applications or comments and
materials concerning any of the applications to the contact listed
under ADDRESSES. Please include the Federal Register notice publication
date, the PRT-number, and the name of the applicant in your request or
submission. We will not consider requests or comments sent to an email
or address not listed under ADDRESSES. If you provide an email address
in your request for copies of applications, we will attempt to respond
to your request electronically.
Please make your requests or comments as specific as possible.
Please confine your comments to issues for which we seek comments in
this notice, and explain the basis for your comments. Include
sufficient information with your comments to allow us to authenticate
any scientific or commercial data you include.
The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and
likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by
quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include
citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. We
will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we
receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES) or comments
delivered to an address other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES).
B. May I review comments submitted by others?
Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will
be available for public review at the street address listed under
ADDRESSES. The public may review documents and other information
applicants have sent in support of the application unless our allowing
viewing would violate the Privacy Act or Freedom of Information Act.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other
personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware
that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
II. Background
To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected
species, and in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along with
Executive Order 13576, ``Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and
Accountable Government,'' and the President's Memorandum for the Heads
of Executive Departments and Agencies of January 21, 2009--Transparency
and Open Government (74 FR 4685; January 26, 2009), which call on all
Federal agencies to promote openness and transparency in Government by
disclosing information to the public, we invite public comment on these
permit applications before final action is taken.
III. Permit Applications
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Erik Lacy, Oakdale, CA; PRT-81003A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: La Coma the Red Gate Co., Edinburg, TX; PRT-81782A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), scimitar-
horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), dama gazelle
(Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to enhance the species'
propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: La Coma the Red Gate Co., Edinburg, TX; PRT-81783A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)
and red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the captive herd maintained at their
facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Melissa White, Elizabeth, CO; PRT-81903A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Tipurtu South Texas Investments, Ltd., Carrizo Springs, TX;
PRT-81674A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Tipurtu South Texas Investments, Ltd., Carrizo Springs, TX;
PRT-81673A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Squaw Mountain Ranch Outfitters, Jacksboro, TX; PRT-81327A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), Arabian
oryx (Oryx leucoryx), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger
dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to enhance the species' propagation
or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Squaw Mountain Ranch Outfitters, Jacksboro, TX; PRT-81329A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), addax (Addax nasomaculatus),
dama gazelle (Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the
captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Gomez Development LLC, Edinburg, TX; PRT-81324A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This
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notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Gomez Development LLC, Edinburg, TX; PRT-81326A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Glades Herp Farm Inc., Bushnell, FL; PRT-81039A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families and species, to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Families:
Crocodylidae
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Indian python (Python molurus molurus)
Aruba island rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus unicolor)
Cuban ground iguana (Cyclura nubila nubila)
Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi)
Cayman Brac ground iguana (Cyclura nubila caymanensis)
Applicant: Boulder Ridge Ranch LLC, Alto, MI; PRT-80856A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance their propagation
or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Nile crocodile (Crocodiles niloticus)
Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis)
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata)
Cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
Asian wild ass (Equus hemionus)
Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
Red lechwe (Kobus leche)
Applicant: Bamberger Ranch Preserve, Johnson City, TX; PRT-79430A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Donald Palmerino, Southbridge, MA; PRT-74561A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the golden parakeet (Guarouba guarouba) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Jackson Zoological Society, Inc., Jackson, MS; PRT-691441
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, to
enhance their propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Families:
Callithricidae
Cercopithecidae
Equidae
Erethizontidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay, or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Rhinocerotidae
Tapiridae
Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis pelzelni)
Crocodylidae (does not include American crocodile)
Applicant: Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ; PRT-75691A
The applicant requests a permit to export one female captive-bred
Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-MBO/SJV, Tucson, AZ; PRT-
67109A
The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive-
bred and wild specimens including live biological samples, salvaged
material, and viable eggs of Masked bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus
ridgwayi), as part of the identified tasks and mandates of the recovery
program for this species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Harkey Ranch Enterprises, LLC, Brownwood, TX; PRT-79777A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Ryan McDonald, Waxahachie, TX; PRT-82656A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Valerie Holt, Moapa, NV; PRT-165748
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the brush-tailed rat-kangaroo or
Woylie (Bettongia penicillata), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), brown
lemur (Eulemur fulvus), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia
variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), and golden parakeet
(Guarouba guarouba) to enhance the species' propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Scovill Zoo, Decatur, IL; PRT-704654
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the family Lemuridae, to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservancy Commission, Port
Charlotte, FL; PRT-82590A
The applicant requests a permit to export fin clip samples to a
laboratory in Canada for management plans of the species smalltooth
sawfish (Pristis pectinata) 350 samples wild, for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Applicant: Louisville Zoological Garden, Louisville, KY; 680317
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families and
species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year
period.
Families:
Felidae
Lemuridae
Species:
Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)
Applicant: Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC; PRT-
75218A
The applicant requests a permit to take biological samples, from 70
green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Costa Rica and 70 loggerhead sea
turtles (Caretta caretta) in Mexico. These are from a wild source for
the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species/scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: John Hattner, Keller, TX; PRT-81990A
The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted trophy of
one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive
herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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